Below are step-by-step instructions to help you
achieve the best possible dishwashing results.
1
Load the baskets correctly
Do not rinse dishes under running water before
loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape
off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers
in the upper basket. Wine glasses are placed on the
wine glass shelf and knives are placed in the knife
stand on the right (if equipped).
NOTE!
All dirty surfaces should face in and down!
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots, and
cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Lower the fold-down plate supports when washing
pots.
Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except
for knives, and spread them out as much as possible.
Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other.
The cutlery basket is placed in the lower basket.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with
the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally
in other baskets.
Do not place cutlery made of different materials, such
as silver and stainless steel, in the same place (risk
of discoloration).
The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the
middle for small items, or small shafts, such as electric
whisk attachments.
See the section Fragile dishes if you want to wash
items that may be considered fragile.
2
Check that the spray arms can
rotate freely
3
Add detergent
We recommend that you use only unscented,
granular automatic dishwashing detergent.
Using the wrong detergent could cause flooding
and/or damage your dishwasher. Do not use
detergent that has been wet and is clumped. Also,
check the expiration date on the container.
The amount of detergent needed can vary due to
differences in water hardness. To determine the water
hardness in your area, contact your local water utility
or area water softening company. The harder the
water, the more detergent you may need. Refer to the
chart below for the recommended detergent amounts
based on water hardness. Remember, you should
adjust the amount of detergent you use by small
amounts until you find the correct amount. Twelve
grains and higher is extremely hard water and
detergent alone may not be enough. You may need
to use a water softener to maximize the performance
of your dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water
(9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to
prevent hard water deposits from forming in tank and
wash system. In hard water areas, both the dishes
and the machine can develop a white or gray film after
a while. If this happens, run the Heavy wash program
with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric
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